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  1. Beanz
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    84 XJ750 - One little part needed!

    Ok. So I posted my bike for sale a couple weeks back and I've had a lot of responses but nobody showing up. Anyway, I decided last Saturday to...
    Thread by: Beanz, May 1, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1984 XJ750 - $1800 - Toronto

    Well the time has come. I guess I knew it from the start that living in a condo and owning a 25 year old bike was a bad idea. Driving it to my...
    Thread by: Beanz, Apr 17, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Last Friday the 13th in Port Dover

    Jealous! I winterized last weekend :(
    Post by: Beanz, Nov 15, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  4. Beanz
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    Don't forget to lube!

    Never did this before. How slippery is the lube? Would it be bad to get on your tires? What about the paint/plastics?
    Post by: Beanz, Oct 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Just about the stupidest thing i have ever seen

    *Sigh* I hope you're wrong... Funny enough, just read a story today about a trucker who got a $300 fine for smoking in his rig. Part of our...
    Post by: Beanz, Oct 9, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ rider - Buffalo NY

    Actually, looks pretty cool. I like the black out effect on the side panels. Is that easy to do?
    Post by: Beanz, Oct 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Just about the stupidest thing i have ever seen

    I can't wait until that new law kicks in here in Ontario. I'm sure the level of driving will improve. How often do you find yourself wondering...
    Post by: Beanz, Oct 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Beanz
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    Two bike shows in one day! PICS

    hehe. I came here to ask the same thing. Nice right?
    Post by: Beanz, Oct 4, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Beanz
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    Muffler question

    I've read that you have to rejet your carbs if you go this route. I've personally replaced my mufflers with Sportster slip ons. They fit very well...
    Post by: Beanz, Oct 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Stupid oil change (r)

    Thanks Rick. All clear now! Fifth circle of hell? No thank you :) I put in a litre yesterday and I'm just about near the top of the glass....
    Post by: Beanz, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Maxim Owner From Ontario Canada

    I like the emblems but it does make it tougher to wax :) I like that back rest. I'll have to keep checking ebay to see if one comes up. Looks...
    Post by: Beanz, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Stupid oil change (r)

    Well, I'm not a technical guy so I probably don't know what I'm talking about... The second drain plug (to me) is the one just below the filter...
    Post by: Beanz, Aug 22, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Maxim Owner From Ontario Canada

    Re: New Maxim Owener From Ontario Canada Hey cool, the '84s are tough to find. So far, whenever I've needed a part I've just looked up the '83...
    Post by: Beanz, Aug 22, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Stupid oil change (r)

    Hmm, I hate taking that second plug out! I was just thinking today that I should get a new one before this one gets too rounded. If I only...
    Post by: Beanz, Aug 22, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Stupid oil change (r)

    Well, I did my third oil change on my bike today. The first time I put too much in (didn't know about the second drain plug) and wound up with oil...
    Thread by: Beanz, Aug 22, 2009, 22 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    changing my exhaust

    I just got a set for $50 off ebay. I like the sound although the breathing feels "tight" over 5k. The vibration through the handlebars is...
    Post by: Beanz, Aug 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    ontario drivers

    You can get a retest but you have to wait. Even longer since the testers just went on strike :(
    Post by: Beanz, Aug 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stolen 83 XJ900

    I wonder if the bike was targeted? Who steals a 26 year old bike? Damn that sucks!
    Post by: Beanz, Aug 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    First Ride to Work Today!

    Riding the work and home is the highlight of my day. Running the bike through the gears, hitting the curves.... The ride's too short though :(...
    Post by: Beanz, Jun 25, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Mufflers

    Any opinion on these OEM Sportster mufflers? Says they're for 97-2003. I'm not too picky assuming I can rig up a hanger to fit the original...
    Post by: Beanz, Jun 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Exhaust Slip-ons

    Great job there bluepotpie! Any plans for the gas tank or just staying flat black? How is the blue paint holding up on the engine? Can you...
    Post by: Beanz, Jun 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil Change - Man did I SCREW UP.

    I did the exact same thing (except for laying the bike down). My airbox was pretty full (I guess because I noticed the trail of oil behind me on...
    Post by: Beanz, Jun 23, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bike for Sale 1983 SECA 750 - Runs but misses Just started.

    Re: Bike for Sale 1983 SECA 750 - Very good condition You should put your location in your profile so people can tell if it's worthwhile. Did...
    Post by: Beanz, Jun 23, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    My first all day ride...

    Enjoy yourself! And watch out for the oil slick from that Harley (I kid)...
    Post by: Beanz, Jun 23, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Maxim 750 MAC 4 into 1 exhaust question

    You lucky dog! Out of curiosity, where did you get it?
    Post by: Beanz, Jun 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Xj owner

    Congrats! Aren't these bikes a blast?
    Post by: Beanz, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Slip-on muffler question

    Well, at the moment Dennis Kirk is showing all three systems as out of stock. Not sure if they'll order them if I ask but I'm going to try....
    Post by: Beanz, Jun 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Slip-on muffler question

    Thanks for the tip. Are you thinking full chrome or half and half?
    Post by: Beanz, Jun 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Noob questions

    Thanks for the tip coach. Is this a "slip-on" alternative? (I have to admit I don't have a good understanding what that means) So basically,...
    Post by: Beanz, Jun 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Slip-on muffler question

    I'm thinking of ordering the MAC system too. Any plans for getting it over the border? I'm thinking of calling some shops in Buffalo and riding...
    Post by: Beanz, Jun 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Noob questions

    The photo called "Another Angle" is about the best I could see. It looks similar but I'd need to see it closer. Called the junk yard back...
    Post by: Beanz, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ Noob questions

    It's a megaphone type with a baffle on the end. If you were to lie the muffler flat on the ground it would be longer at the top than the bottom...
    Post by: Beanz, Jun 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ Noob questions

    I was like SLKid until about two months ago when I started winding it up more and more. It sounds so great and really smooth. Now I keep it up...
    Post by: Beanz, Jun 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ Noob questions

    Good advice and I don't until I know the car behind me is stopped or under control. I guess there's always the chance that I need to move out of...
    Post by: Beanz, Jun 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ Noob questions

    I'll post this here cuz if I post it in the technical forum you all might drown me with words I've never heard of :) I've noticed that if I'm...
    Thread by: Beanz, Jun 7, 2009, 17 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What the he//

    Now I feel sheepish. I was going to mock the guy for having four wheels, 2 seats and a small trunk. He should just give up and drive a jeep. Seems...
    Post by: Beanz, May 22, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New rider and xj owner

    Done that a few times too! Not used to hearing an engine revving over 5k :lol: But now I look at my speed and tach. If it's 2:1 (Km/h to RPM)...
    Post by: Beanz, May 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    lets help each other out

    Anybody close to Toronto who has the LH silencer? Mine just cracked just in front of the mounting bracket :cry:
    Post by: Beanz, May 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Warm up revs

    Thanks. It runs very well. If I hop on it and open the throttle quickly it will hesitate but only the very first time. After that, flawless....
    Post by: Beanz, Apr 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Warm up revs

    Did a quick search about chokes and rpms but most people are asking what went wrong with their carb cleaning. I haven't touched anything on my...
    Thread by: Beanz, Apr 18, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    tires

    What is the size on the bike? You're sure it's the stock size?
    Post by: Beanz, Apr 13, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Helmets

    Metmop, nice story. I agree that if I'm not being hosed locally, I'll buy there first. You have to support the places that let you try on, ask...
    Post by: Beanz, Apr 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New member

    Oooh! Black engine! I'm jealous! Original exhaust too?
    Post by: Beanz, Apr 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    just got my baby back with the tank stripes

    That is really sweet looking! And I really like your wheels! Can I ask about the chrome on the engine? It looks kind of like mine as in, there...
    Post by: Beanz, Apr 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New member

    LInk doesn't seem to work but cool to see another rider with an '84 750. Hard to find parts!!
    Post by: Beanz, Apr 9, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bike Newbee sayin' Hi!

    I'll check it out as soon as we get a sunny day here :cry: On another note, I went through Chacal's email listing all the parts (must be an...
    Post by: Beanz, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Stock Air filter rinsed in liquid Laundry detergent..

    Really?? I tried to get a replacement for my '84 750 last fall and the shop I was dealing with couldn't source it! He recommended I get a K&N...
    Post by: Beanz, Mar 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike Newbee sayin' Hi!

    Hi Everyone, Just got back from my third ride this year (apart from a couple rides to work). My wife and I got our license last summer and...
    Thread by: Beanz, Mar 29, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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